weird switch??

queenzauto · #1 10-15-2006, 06:08 PM

sorry i dont know much about cars but theres this switch under the steering wheel above my legs ?? i have a 94 grand am gt 3.1 engine v6 does anyone know what will happen if i switch it or whats it for?? i just got the car plzz help

skibum1111 · #2 10-15-2006, 06:13 PM

Is it on the lower part of the dash, or is it on the panel that goes under the dash towards the pedals? And are there any markings on it? Is it a rocker type switch, or does it have a stem coming out of it?

queenzauto · #3 10-15-2006, 06:29 PM

it look like a stem coming out and on top of a little black square its silver its exactly the are you mentioned ., doesnt say nothing on it . what could it be im scared to touch it and it might mess up somethin

skibum1111 · #4 10-15-2006, 06:37 PM

Could be a fog light switch, could be a starter disable switch, amp power switch, the list is almost endless. Try moving the switch with the car off, then start the car see if everything works normally. Just my thoughts on what to do.

Gir-_- · #5 10-15-2006, 09:41 PM

it'll blow up ur car

lol

catback23 · #6 10-17-2006, 11:20 AM

Yea the possibilities are endless on that, the previous owner SHOULD have told you about it but I guess people just aren't courteous enough these days to explain the uncommon things on the car they are selling.

GASE 95 · #7 10-17-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skibum1111

Could be a fog light switch, could be a starter disable switch, amp power switch, the list is almost endless. Try moving the switch with the car off, then start the car see if everything works normally. Just my thoughts on what to do.

i would guess amp switch or something of the sort. Most foglight switches are located left of the steering wheel on the dash unless the guy did some aftermarket work himself. You should be ok to test it out and see what happens. And besides, if the car doesnt work anymore, turn the switch back on lol.

swalt · #8 10-17-2006, 07:32 PM

Does the car have an aftermarket alarm system installed? Some alarms come with valet switches that you flip to disable the alarm when you take it in for service so the shop is not setting the alarm off constantly. I have a similar setup. Usually the key needs to be turned partially forward, flip the switch, turn the key back. Alarm will no longer function. If there is a second switch, they are usually for active/passive mode, meaning you can set the alarm so it sets itself as soon as the car is exited, or you set it manually by remote.

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